At a Glance
Median Income
$107,774
$55,677 per capita
Home Value
$316,200
Zillow: $402,833
Median Rent
$2,356/mo
37.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
156/100K
405/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Hampshire Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hampshire's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hampshire a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hampshire residents earn a median household income of $107,774 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,677. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hampshire is $316,200 , 12% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,833. Median rent is $2,356/month, with 37.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Hampshire reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 405/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.3% of adults in Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hampshire has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population8,351
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density834/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,774
Per Capita$55,677
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$316,200
Rent$2,356
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$402,833
Housing Units2,631
Rent Burden37.6%
Crime
F
Violent156/100K
Property405/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault109/100K
Burglary218/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation957 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Hampshire was built in 2002.
23.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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